Rohit Sharma's comeback to international cricket failed to take off as he could score just eight runs in the opening ODI against Australia at Perth Stadium. Featuring in his first international game after announcing the retirement from Test cricket, Indian opener Rohit struggled against Australian pace and ultimately edged a bouncing delivery from Josh Hazlewood to the slips. The current ODI series is vital for Rohit Sharma as it may determine his selection chances for the 2027 World Cup. Having two ODIs remaining, the ex-India skipper will look to get into rhythm at the earliest and make a bold statement with the bat. Rohit Sharma On Cusp of 1000 ODI Runs in Australia Depite of his disastrous performance in the first ODI, Rohit Sharma is on the brink of making history. The 37-year-old requires only two more runs to reach 1000 ODI runs for India in Australia, a milestone no Indian cricketer has yet to accomplish. Rohit has so far made 998 runs out of 20 ODI games played in Australian conditions, including four hundreds and two fifties. His achievement stands him as India's top run-getter versus Australia at their home conditions. Rohit will become the first Indian cricketer ever to achieve this great record if he crosses the mark of 1000 runs in the second ODI. Also Read | Rohit Sharma Becomes Fifth Indian to Play 500 International Matches Most Runs by Indians in Australia Against Australia Rohit Sharma - 998 runs Virat Kohli - 802 runs Sachin Tendulkar - 740 runs MS Dhoni - 684 runs Rohit Sharma Eyes Six-Hitting Record in ODIs Apart from the 1000-run milestone, Rohit Sharma is also closing in on another major record. The former Indian skipper is widely known for his ability to clear the fence at will, and he currently sits second on the list of most sixes in the history of ODI cricket. With 344 sixes to his name in this format, Rohit is just eight maximums behind former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who holds the world record with 351 sixes. Player Matches Innings Sixes Shahid Afridi (PAK) 398 369 351 Rohit Sharma (IND) 274 266 344 Chris Gayle (WI) 301 294 331 Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) 445 433 270 MS Dhoni (IND) 350 297 229 If Rohit can smash these eight sixes in the ongoing AUS vs IND series, he will be the player with most sixes in the history of ODI cricket, surpassing Shahid Afridi. With his reputation for clearing boundaries with such ease, particularly in Australian conditions, this record seems quite achievable for the Indian opener. The second Adelaide ODI will be a huge test for Rohit Sharma as he strives to make up for a horrid start. A good performance can not only get India back into the series but also get him his name etched in the record books once again.